I have changed my blog entry because of some of the situations and moms with whom I have been in contact, recently. Many stay at home moms have fallen prey to husbands, who are controlling, abusive and unkind. These moms are so focused on their children and being perfect wives and mothers, that they have […]

This may upset some of you and for that I am sorry. I have a theory. I think that women, who become stay at home moms, share certain personality traits. As I see it, for the most part, these women are optimistic, naive, giving, unselfish, romantic, trusting, nurturing and extremely family oriented. Because they possess […]

Most people would agree that going through the process of divorce court is costly and unpleasant, at the very least. The best scenario would be one involving a divorcing couple, treating each other with respect and courtesy. That, coupled with two ethical attorneys, would make the court experience the best that it could be, considering […]

Thinking or speaking in black and white terms, is irrational. I don’t pretend to be a psychologist, or even close. However, I have learned that people, who speak in absolutes, are often egocentric, frightening and illogical. So many of you stay at home moms, who are involved in problematic marriages, tell me that your spouses […]

Many times marriage can be volatile. It may even be likened to a hurricane. After the squall passes, if you are lucky, you will relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the calm after the storm. You may look around thankfully and see that everything is as it should be. If you are not so lucky, […]

Picture this. For some reason, your children’s father has lost or quit his job. Are any of you old enough to remember The Kitchen Sink Papers? Anyway, the possibility arises, as you and hubby are brainstorming, that maybe you should get a job and hubby should become the stay at home dad, for a while. […]

In answer to many of your comments and questions, I need to tell you that I don’t know all of the facts and I certainly don’t have all of the answers. My belief is that mothers should always be available to offer guidance to their children. Just because children grow up, doesn’t mean that mothers […]

Do you sweep your suspicions under the carpet? If you do, you are stoking a fire that will burn you. Think about these scenarios. Do any of them apply to your spouse? If he takes money out of an account without telling you, there is a huge problem. If you look at charge accounts and […]